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What about $1000 for adding subs to an existing 2.0 system composed of DAC -> IntAmp -> Speakers. Add 2 subs? Add only one sub + miniDSP? Add only one $1000 sub? Edit: Ok, I'm almost decided to get the miniDSP. The process seems just too much fun (I'm reading this thread). I already have decent omni mic and audio interface (initially just for room measurements, but add miniDSP to the mix and a whole world of possibilities opens!)

Hello! I'm trying to decide which architecture to use for a stereo system with 2 subs. miniDSP will be used for bass integration (LP/HP filters, time delay, Room EQ, etc). Source is optical and I'm assuming I can control level from the Source (eg. PC or TV), thus eliminating the need for a preamp (although there are many DACs and IntAmps with volume control). Example 1: DAC -> miniDSP -> Amp -> Speakers Example 2: miniDSP HD -> Active Speakers Example 3: ? Example 1 looks to be more expensive and customizable (more audio quality?). Example 2 seems to be cheaper and more compact with less devices, less cables, less hassle (less audio quality?). No idea which will deliver best bang for buck. Budget is crucial for the decision, so let's say $1000. (edit) forgot to post: room is a small 1200 cft living room. What's your take for this simple 2.2 system? Do you think it's a good idea to use miniDSP in the first place? Have any ideas for Example 3, 4, ... ? Notice that I'm not discussing products yet, I'm just trying to pick a design first and then from there I can start looking for specific products (only product already decided is a miniDSP). Having said that, feel free to go ahead and suggest products if you already have something in mind. Thanks Computer Audiophile.

Very nice! Much appreciated.

That's plenty of power to your room! oO Nice. My goal is to install a distributed bass system too, in the future (near, hopefully!). I just have to read about it first (and decide whether or not it'll be a good fit for me). And read about room treatment too. And take the measurements (learn how to use the measurement software first). And more. That's a lot of things, but I'm excited to go through each one! And I hope I can get some help here at Computer Audiophile

Are you talking about this software? Interesting. But won't it make the sound better only at precisely the listening position? (just wondering the effectiveness of it against room treatment, please pardon my ignorance!) My speakers are toed in since I got my first (and current!) system; 60° from the wall (equilateral triangle with speakers and listener being the vertices). I actually have no evidence that this is a good setup for my room (it was just written in many tutorials and also in the speaker manual), which is by the way one of the reasons of why I want take measurements and (hopefully) conclude which setup is ideal for me. ~ Thanks for pointing out valuable resources! I will read them as soon as possible.

Nice, thanks for the information! Good that you mentioned small room (important information that I skipped); mine are very small: Room 1 3.7 x 2.4 x 2.5 (m) 12 x 7.8 x 8.3 (ft) Room 2 3.1 x 2.4 x 2.5 (m) 10 x 7.9 x 8.3 (ft)

Oddly enough, those problems are encouraging me to start this project When you say that a certain frequency is problematic, are you saying that it is problematic to measure, to treat, or both?

Thank you! All these information (that seem to be trivial to you) are completely new to me, and I appreciate it very much. It will for sure help me when I start this project.

I will. Thanks for the informations!

Bought this one: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Mostly because of the popularity (seems to be a traditional brand).

Only found this one (suite): XTZ Microphone to Dirac Live Room Correction Suite™ - XTZ Hifi $ 330.00 And this one (suite): XTZ Room analyzer II Pro - XTZ,Swedish Design, Dirac Live Room Correction Suite $ 360.00 I'm about to get this one (audio interface): Amazon.com: Tascam US-144MKII USB Audio Interface: Musical Instruments $ 96.00 (24/96 with phantom power) Or this one (audio interface): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OZE9SA/ $ 150.00 (24/96 with phantom power + lots of reviews )

Hello ! My first post here. I want to get all the equipment needed to take some room measurements (and then later on treat it). So I was following this tutorial, in which there's the following diagram: Equipment needed So I spent the last hours searching for an audio interface. And I was almost buying a $200.00 one when I realized that I already have a DAC (I'm dumb )! My system is: PC -> DAC -> Amp -> Speaker. So (I guess) I need just a Mic Preamp with digital output (Mic Preamp + ADC). I was wondering if such equipment exists. If such equipment does not exist, then the benefits (I guess) of the aforementioned Audio Interface is that it's DAC + Preamp, allowing me to connect more speakers (more specifically subs, for a distributed bass system) at line level. Well, back to the topic, I just want to take room measurements for now. If such equipment does exist for affordable price (less than $100.00) I'd go for it, otherwise I'd be better off just getting an audio interface, right? What are your thoughts? Regards, F u r u y á